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Saga

Saga

SAGA

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Saga went aground on the Danube River near Deggendorf, Germany.  The Saga was driven onto a gravel bar when the master made a navigational error and steered the vessel out of the fairway.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Saga grounded caused traffic on the Danube to be halted until it can be refloated.  A tow boat was requested and reports state the vessel will be refloated the next day.  The Saga was en route to Straubing from Passau with 920 tons of corn.

 

 

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Nuevo Rio Verde

Nuevo Rio Verde

Photo: abc.es
Photo: abc.es

The 24 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Rio Verde sank off the Formigues Islands, Spain.  The trawler had struck a rock off the coast causing massive water ingress.  The vessel’s pumps could not stop the flooding and the Nuevo Rio Verde sank by the stern.  The vessel’s fuel tank was punctured releasing a large oil slick around 20,000 square meters in size.  Local authorities responded with dispatching response teams to the scene.  A special diver team along with a salvage firm to contain any remaining fuel on board and refloat the vessel.  All seven crewmen from the Nuevo Rio Verde were safely rescued.

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